by Vivian Oberling | Apr 15, 2024 | cohabitation, Communication, dating, marriage, Prenuptial Agreements
What makes a marriage work? Everyone has their opinions and thoughts, and there are many different modalities in psychology that have asked these questions in research projects. One organization in particular, The Gottman Institute, is world-renowned for its work on...
by Jourdan Stewart | Apr 2, 2024 | cohabitation, Communication, marriage
Ever heard of a “common law marriage?” You probably have! Texas is one of the few states that still allows common-law marriage. In the great state of Texas, common law marriage is legally referred to as “informal marriage,” but it means the same thing as...
by Nicole Sheehey | Apr 1, 2024 | cohabitation, Communication, marriage
Have you heard the term “common law marriage” before? Maybe you know someone with a “common law marriage” (or so they claim), or maybe you’ve seen it in a movie. Basically, a common law marriage is when a couple is legally considered “married” under the eyes of...
by Nicole Sheehey | Mar 30, 2024 | Eloping, marriage, Wedding
A national survey of over 1,000 respondents demonstrated that 62% of them were considering eloping. Not only that but Gen-Zers are changing the wedding industry and making things much smaller than the traditional 200 person wedding. All things are pointing to smaller...
by LAURA TYNAN | Mar 23, 2024 | Finances, marriage, Wedding
Amidst the excitement of the proposal, celebrating with friends and family, and dreaming up your perfect day, the last thing on your mind might be, “How are we going to budget for this wedding?” I know dear reader, budgeting for your big day may not sound like the...
by Nicole Sheehey | Mar 15, 2024 | marriage, Relationships
In 2015, Obergefell v. Hodges, a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. This pivotal ruling marked a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates and underscored the evolving landscape of marriage equality in the...
